Insights
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How does Bear Grylls carry?
How does Bear Grylls carry? Do you watch Man vs Wild? That crazy show following Bear... Read more
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Bo’s Favorite Bags
For a bag to make it onto your favorites list, it needs to be pretty special.... Read more
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Designing a New Pokémon Go Backpack
Sometimes bag designers seek out inspiration for a specific project. But at other times design inspiration... Read more
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CARRY 101
How to Choose a Good Backpack
Wondering how to choose a good backpack that actually works for your life? Whether you need... Read more
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Meru :: First Ascent of the Shark’s Fin
For a Carryologistst, watching outdoor films is as much about the adventure on the screen as... Read more
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CamelBak Releases Closed Loop Hydration System
This morning, CamelBak announced the release of their groundbreaking Closed Loop Hydration System. A project developed... Read more
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Micro Pens
Micro pens for the pocket This is a little to the left. Pens don’t carry anything... Read more
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Carry 101 :: Building a Carry Quiver
When you have the right things on hand, you’re more willing to explore the world and... Read more
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Packing List :: Mobile Editing Setup
Our ace video reviewer and professional film editor Bo Ismono gives us the low-down on his... Read more
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The Carry Awards :: Best Specialist Results
1st Place Revelate Designs :: Pika Seat Bag ‘They are applying all the best learning in... Read more
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Top 10 Back to Work Bags
Whether you work in a casual or formal environment, what you carry says something about you... Read more
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A Conversation with GORUCK Founder Jason McCarthy
When it comes to cult carry brands, GORUCK is right up there at the top of... Read more
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Specialist Carry :: Cinematographer
Cinematographer, Canon Master, world traveler…all apt descriptions of Abraham Joffe. But at the heart of it... Read more
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Mac Ride :: A child’s bike seat for riding off-road
A short while ago, we got an email from an engineer, mountain biker and all-round super... Read more
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Packing list :: Winter Camping
Camping can be tough. There’s the physical strain of hiking, sleeping on the ground, dealing with... Read more
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Specialist Carry | Osprey Kode 22
A great ski or board pack specializing in side country access Osprey Kode 22 | Specialist... Read more
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Carry Evolution :: The Shrine
Under his consultancy, studioFAR, Fernando Robert, has designed soft goods for some of the best: Chrome Bags, Aether Apparel,... Read more
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Carry Ageing :: with Kletterwerks
When you’ve got a lifetime warranty on your gear, you’re bound to see waves of aged... Read more
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Into the wilderness :: Fjällräven Polar 2014
Fjällräven Polar is an event like no other - 300 km of snowy wilderness between participants... Read more
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Design Heads :: Interview with Josh Buller
When it comes to design, experience is key, and someone who has a wealth of that,... Read more
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How to Fly With a Bike: 8 Things to Know
Cyclists, if you’ve ever daydreamed about touring through France or spending a week mountain biking the... Read more
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Specialist Carry | Dakine Builders Pack
While most of our bag needs are pretty diverse, there’s certain professions or pursuits that are... Read more
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Carrying My Thoughts
Let’s face it, 2020 sucked. The world shut down in an effort to stop people from... Read more
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5 Minutes w/Chris Bray
Another great carry brand, another awesome round of responses in our 5 Minutes with series. ... Read more
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6 Essentials I Never Hike Without
There are usually more than 6 essentials, which I take on every hike or adventure. But... Read more
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Philosophy Bags
Philosophy Bag Co. is all about designing and building classically styled, contemporary functioning bags with a... Read more
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STORIES
How Boro Became Art | The Quiet Survival of Japan’s Patched Cloth
The winters in northern Japan are long. In the Edo period, when the rest of the... Read more
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Press Kit: What to Pack When You’re Covering the BLM Protests
Over the past week I have spent multiple nights on the streets of Atlanta covering the... Read more
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SPACE
Mission to Mars | Designing Backpacks for NASA
Growing up in the green suburban streets of Reston, Virginia, Mark Falvai, co-founder of Mission Workshop,... Read more
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Upcycling Bags From KEEN & Using Bags to Promote Sports For Girls
Believe it or not there is a lot of carry news that comes across our desks... Read more
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Dana Gleason Interview :: The invention of the 3Zip (Part 1)
What happens when two carry geeks geek out on carry? Here's a carry grass-hopper (Ando) asking... Read more
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5 Techwear Brands You Need to Know
New guest contributor, This is Antwon, dives into the 5 of the best techwear (aka technical... Read more
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Henk Travelfriend | Specialist Carry
Henk Travelfriend | Specialist Carry Henk luggage is radical, completely in a league of its own.... Read more
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Top 10 Back To Study Bags
Having a study bag fail you is a hard lesson to learn. If you want to... Read more
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The James Brand :: Studio Visit
What do you get when you start a company with design built into the foundation, instead... Read more
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Best Specialist Bag 2019
The Best Specialist focuses on fulfilling a particular carry need well, from tackling bulky carry objects... Read more
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YOUTUBE
Why These Innovative Tote Bags from HeldClosely are Gaining Traction
Why are these innovative tote bags from HeldClosely gaining traction? Well, they’ve knocked it out of... Read more
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Tips to Make Your Pack Lighter
Anna Pfaff is an Osprey athlete focused on alpine climbing. She started climbing in 2002 while attending nursing... Read more
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A Beginner’s Guide to Modular Packing
Ever needed more organization? Or more versatility in your carry setup? Well, modular carry might just... Read more
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Best Specialist Results :: Carry Awards IV
Transporting bikes can end up a little bit like a musician transporting an expensive instrument in... Read more
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Best Specialist :: Third Annual Carry Awards
From awkward loads and expensive cargo to restricted spaces and demanding adventures, when you’re not dealing... Read more
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Tips from a Travel Junkie :: Navigating through Airports
Meet Julia Dimon, travel expert and author… With summer travel just around the corner, it’s time... Read more
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5 Minutes w/ Bart Kyzar…
Our ’5 Minutes With…’ series aims to get to the good stuff, quickly… Second one is... Read more
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How to Keep Your Critical Gear Dry While Outdoors
When it comes to hypothermia, prevention is better than cure. Avoiding hypothermia is one of the... Read more
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5 Minutes w/Defy Bags
A new post in our '5 Minutes With' series, we get the good stuff from Chris... Read more





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